You're loving Wolverine life and rocking the college scene. But, you've realized your heart lies in business. Luckily, there is an amazing business school right here at U-M. Check out the details below to put together a killer app that shows you're ready for Ross. Please note that this information is only for students who have not applied to Ross before and are on the Ann Arbor campus.

Transfer Application

1. Learn the academic requirements.

You must complete the following courses with a C or better by the end of the winter term in the year you apply.
We evaluate your U-M transcript after winter-term grades are posted. Spring/summer courses are not considered.

Any course in Calculus I, II, or III. This includes AP credit for MATH 120 or 121, as well as IB, A-level, or transfer credit for an exact U-M course equivalent (not departmental credit, e.g., MATH 101X).

ECON 101. This includes IB, A-level, or transfer credit for the exact U-M course equivalent (not departmental credit, e.g., ECON 101X).

Any course approved as First-Year Writing in LSA, as approved through the U-M LSA Sweetland Center for Writing. This includes transfer credit for any course approved as First-Year Writing at U-M (not departmental credit, e.g., ENG 101X or ENGCMPTC 101X). ENGR 100 does not count as LSA First-Year Writing credit.

​You must have at least 27 credits at U-M Ann Arbor in the year you apply. This excludes transfer credits, unless you transferred to U-M during the same term you’re applying to Ross. This also excludes all AP, IB, or A-level credits.

Courses in the School of Kinesiology that are listed as not-for-credit (NFC) under LSA policy do not count toward the 27 required credits. See Non-LSA School of Kinesiology for the complete list of approved credits.

Global Immersion courses offered through Ross Global Initiatives during the winter term do not count toward the 27 required credits.

Officer Education courses are excluded, except those cross-listed in another U-M department.

2. Check the deadline.

Your application is due by March 31 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

The U-M Transfer Application will be available at the end of December.

Transfer Application

3. Complete the essays.

We want to get to know you and let your best qualities shine through — this is our chance to learn more about the person behind the numbers.

1. Describe why you want to pursue a BBA degree at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and how the Ross experience will support your personal and professional goals. (500-word maximum)

2. Reflect on your current or ongoing involvement in a specific organization outside of the classroom. Why did you join this organization? How did you make this organization or the community better? What did you learn? (500-word maximum)

4. Submit your application by March 31 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Once the application is available, you can save your work and return to it as often as you like. Make sure you have uploaded the correct essays, and submit only your completed application. Once you submit your application, you may not alter or add to it in any way.

Application Deadline: 11:59 P.M. EDT March 31

You may submit your application as early as February 15. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. EDT on March 31. There are no exceptions. We strongly recommend you submit the application several days before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems. You will receive a confirmation email when we receive your application.

Transfer Application